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A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.
RNZ hosts Pacific Waves, a news show with 300 episodes published.
In Pacific Waves today: PNG says West Papua likely to be discussed by Pacific leaders in Palau; Cook Islands women raise awareness on menopause; United Auckland Gospel choir receives gold at world competition. Go to this
In Pacific Waves today: Access the biggest challenge for humanitarian workers in the Pacific; Scientists explore Samoa's deep ocean; New data about marine life unearthed in Cook Islands. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz f
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific urged to prepare for H5 bird flu; Samoa’s historic Manu’a islands face deep-sea mining proposal; Ilegal log exports ongoing in PNG despite govt ban; Tongan language week begins in NZ. Go t
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's former PM claims govt is trying to silence him; Cook Islands Party looks to retain its power; US crackdown on birth tourism as Pacific territories face scrutiny. Go to this episode on rnz.
In Pacific Waves today: Thousands registered to vote for Cook Islands election; Former NZ cabinet minister begins new role at Pacific NGO; Pacific musicians celebrated at this year's awards. Go to this episode on rnz.co.
In Pacific Waves today: Future of Pacific music awards hangs in the balance; Fallout over China's recent missile test continues; All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu faces former team. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more det
In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islanders head to the polls this week; Forum's China missile response reflects 'Pacific Way' - academic; US threatens to pull out of project in Micronesia. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for
In Pacific Waves today: Waqa says Kiribati and Nauru did not block China missile test statement; Concerns late enrolment law changes could disenfranchise Pasifika voters; Study considers diaspora voting rights for Samoan
In Pacific Waves today: Security features heavily at Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers meeting; Drought reaches parts of Papua New Guinea; Tokelau is one of the most sought-after locations in amateur radio; The Coo
In Pacific Waves today: Rescued climbers recovering well in Honiara; Pasifika unemployment figures paint a grim picture; Big political and economic challenges for New Caledonia's new president; Aotearoa marks 15 years of
In Pacific Waves today: Cost of living is a dominant issue for Cook Islanders ahead of general election; Foreign policy of new-look Solomon Islands leads to fiery criticism in parliament; Rota residents welcome disaster
In Pacific Waves today: Kiwi climbers who were trapped on Solomon Islands mountain, rescued; West Papua rebel army strikes again; Story of All Blacks legend, Jonah Lomu - brought to life on the big screen; A look back at
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji's ex-Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has been acquitted of corruption charges; The women changing Pacific politics; Australia overtakes China as Pacific's biggest aid donor - report; P
In Pacific Waves today: Manu Samoa rugby appeals to govt to resolve issues; NZ govt promises to lift living standards for RSE workers; Pacific athletes continue to haul in more medals in Glasgow. Go to this episode on rn
In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu Bislama language celebrated in NZ; PNG authorities continue search of missing people; Solomon Islands media access to gold mine incident info 'difficult'. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz f
In Pacific Waves today: One person confirmed dead at Solomon Islands gold mine; Fiji conjoined twins prepare for separation surgery; Indonesian govt silencing Papuan activists - report; Pasifika athletes shine at the Com
In Pacific Waves today: Torres Strait elders challenge climate ruling decision; Are there too many security alliances in the Pacific? Samoan content creator becomes breakout star in Moana movie. Go to this episode on rnz
In Pacific Waves today: Pacific health leader appointed top role at World Obesity Federation; Last of Tonga prisoner escapees recaptured; PNG authorities managing separate cases of missing people at sea; PNG claims Pacif
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji working on diaspora policy to encourage investment; Tuvalu works with Sea Shepherd to nab illegal fishers; Eleven Pacific teams at Commonwealth Games. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more
In Pacific Waves today: Victims of match-making scam in China warn others to steer clear; Tonga police issue bounty for information on two fugitives; Corruptions charges against ex-head of Fiji public prosecutions droppe
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